#769: Q&A with Tim — Reinvention, Visualization Techniques, Making “Risky” Decisions, Parenting Considerations, Intuition, New Hobbies, Dating, and More

This past April was the podcast’s 10-year anniversary, and the platform River helped listeners organize parties around the world in more than 180 cities! More than 4,000 people RSVP’d. I was able to join about 40 cities via Zoom for quick hellos and drinks (huge thanks to Rae and Ana for the quarterbacking), and I had a blast dropping in on the Paris meetup in person. Thanks to everyone who gathered for wine, celebration, and meeting like-minded people! After all the parties, and as a thank you for their hard work, I invited all of the hosts to a private Q&A. And that’s what you’re about to hear. This episode is brought to you by: Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period) LinkedIn Ads , the go-to tool for B2B marketers and advertisers who want to drive brand awareness and generate leads: LinkedIn.com/TFS ($100 LinkedIn ad credit) Timestamps: [00:00] Start [07:08] A focus on reinvention. [07:43] Optimization. [08:30] Recent joy. [09:22] A CØCKPUNCH update. [10:19] How the day’s going so far. [10:55] Argentina affection. [11:51] Intriguing investments. [12:53] Top three snacks. [13:12] AI thoughts. [14:15] Modern dating. [16:32] Self-experimentation to come. [17:42] Analyzing the past decade’s risks. [20:06] Outthinking a career bottleneck. [21:09] My current big project. [22:19] Peptides. [22:37] Be wary of high conviction. [23:06] Preparation for high-stakes presentations. [24:42] Kid stuff? [24:56] Getting the most out of a Tim Ferriss meetup. [26:13] In-person conferences planned? [26:18] IBS relief. [27:03] Personal heresies. [28:26] What makes conferences worthwhile for me? [29:00] Longevity and healthspan. [33:21] Tips for a father-and-son Kumano Kodo walk. [34:49] A barbell distribution approach to life. [35:31] Who would I resurrect for a podcast interview? [36:24] Do I consult any mentors regularly? [36:54] Ayahuasca and antidepressants. [38:16] Incentivizing potential mentors. [39:13] Adventures in babysitting. [40:04] GLP-1 for depression/anxiety. [40:37] Cheap but choice art. [41:05] Finding a book agent. [41:28] Making positive, in-person connections. [41:44] Unmentioned things I’d like to talk about. [43:39] Is there room for the irrational? [45:59] Blogging in the age of AI. [46:39] Binaural beats. [46:56] 4-Hour Dog Training? [47:00] Best $1,000 spent lately. [47:55] Javier Milei. [48:07] Best thing I spent an “assload” on. [48:34] Painting. [48:45] 10-20 minutes on the acupuncture mat. [49:15] Dating apps. [50:15] Favorite sci-fi movies. [51:21] Reflecting on the impact this show has had on others. [52:23] Why was I in Europe for six to eight weeks? [52:31] The mood-altering effects of Q&A. [52:48] Where do I see myself in 30 years? [53:08] Workout routines for older parents. [54:13] How I walk and talk for podcasts. [54:33] Would I consider becoming a single parent? [55:38] A $1 million coffee mug? [56:52] Brazil. [56:59] A small but mighty staff. [57:07] Attracting event attendance. [59:08] Visualization or affirmations? [1:00:20] Today I learned this about Hodinkee. [1:00:26] What would this look like if it were easy? [1:00:32] What I ask show listeners when I meet them. [1:00:50] Eschewing endorsement remorse. [1:01:19] Music I like. [1:01:52] State, story, strategy. [1:01:59] The (not-so) funny thing about interviewing comedians. 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